South End Infant School Catchment Area
South End Infant School is a community primary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 231 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-7
Age range
231
Pupils
270
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
South End Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South End Infant School?
The catchment area for South End Infant School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for South End Infant School is set by North Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →South End Infant School: 270 places, 86% filled: places available
South End Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 231 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rushden.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Northamptonshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Northamptonshire Council school admissions (official) →
South End Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Wymington Road, Rushden, NN10 9JU
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Free school meals
- 18.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121861
Other Primary Schools in Rushden
If South End Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rushden are the next closest alternatives.
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NN10 9LL
Alfred Lord Tennyson School Catchment Area
Community school · NN10 9YS
South End Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NN10 9JU
Denfield Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NN10 0DA
Rushden Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN10 0YX
Newton Road School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NN10 0HH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South End Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Henry Chichele Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Higham Ferrers · 2.1 miles away
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Podington · 2.4 miles away
Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Wellingborough · 3.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: South End Infant School
What is the catchment area for South End Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for South End Infant School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South End Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
South End Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 231 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for South End Infant School? ▾
Admission to South End Infant School is managed by North Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does South End Infant School cover? ▾
South End Infant School is a primary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South End Infant School? ▾
South End Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.